Parhaat Batavia Podcastit (2024)

To commemorate Area Code: Batavia's 20th episode, I've invited our collaborators, Ben Wydra and Lauren Purdy from Plimsoll, to take a look back on what the stories we heard in the previous episodes of the podcast meant to us, and what they mean for our community. We talk about how COVID disrupted and deepened the stories of so many, whether or not …

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Two Lines 52:52

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 4:17-26Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Cain and Abel 46:52

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Preacher: John Weis Text: Genesis 3:22-4:16Kirjoittanut East River Church

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"Becoming Neighbors" During a Time of Political Disagreement 1:09:01

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When David Fraccaro and Claudia Kabanyana host "Becoming Neighbors," they're taking part in a unique and messy exercise of hope and potential. So what exactly are the risks and rewards of exploring our differences? On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the people behind the quarterly gathering that brings people together in a p…

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The Curse 47:10

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 3:14-21Kirjoittanut East River Church

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The Fall: Part Two 38:26

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 3:1-13Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Small Acts, Big Impact: CHIP IN Batavia's Formula for Belonging 47:30

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Joanne Spitz is the co-chair of CHIP IN Batavia, a non-profit that works to ensure every child in our town has the opportunity to thrive - from basic necessities to prom dresses and college laptops. But Joanne's story isn't just about helping others belong. It's also about her own journey to find her place in Batavia over the past 32 years. In this…

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The Fall 46:29

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 3:1-7Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Two Shall Become One 40:14

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Preacher: John Weis, Text: Genesis 2:18-24Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church: A Historic Haven for Black Batavians 1:00:10

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Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church, located just east of the river off of N. Washington Avenue and currently pastored by Rev. David J. Seymour, wasn't created in a vacuum - it was founded based on a need for black Batavians to have a place to go where they felt safe, comfortable, and accepted. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversati…

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The Covenant of Works 34:58

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 2:5-17Kirjoittanut East River Church

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The Mountain of God 41:31

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 2:4-18Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Bulldogs Head Coach, Dennis Piron: Belonging First, Winning Second 1:05:31

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After receiving so much support from his community as a high school student, Dennis Piron felt obligated to succeed. But after trying his hand in the business world, he quickly realized that giving back to Batavia was the best way to find fulfillment. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, I spoke to the Batavia High School football and track and f…

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Be on Guard 52:13

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Acts 20:17-38Kirjoittanut East River Church

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The Seventh Day 39:03

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Preacher: John Weis, Text: Genesis 2:1-3Kirjoittanut East River Church

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From Murals to Monuments: A Journey Through Downtown's Public Art 52:59

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On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a walking tour with local sculptor and art booster, Bill McGrath. As a board member of Water Street Studios and a former city administrator, Bill is the ideal person to lead us through downtown and walk us through the unique artistic landscape that makes up the downtown environment. Feel free to listen to this…

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The Creation Mandate Pt. 2 45:48

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:26-31Kirjoittanut East River Church

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The Creation Mandate 39:24

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:26-31Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Batavia Creamery: How Small Pleasures Bring Us Together 41:10

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We might take the Batavia Creamery for granted now, but its fate wasn't always so cut and dry. After working as a Baskin Robbins franchisee, Kirk Jansons wanted to sell ice cream on his own terms. But challenges with the bridge and COVID threw the whole thing into question. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the owner of the…

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Six Days 39:24

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:3-31Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Creator & Creation 40:49

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:1-2Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Red Hive Market: A Vision of Home Too Big to Fail 51:14

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Bridget Johnson, a Cuban immigrant, and Thomas Freeman, a Chicago south-side native, shared a dream. But their perspectives on that dream have been drastically different. And complimentary collaboration is exactly what makes Red Hive Market work so well. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with Bridget and Tom about creating a div…

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The Beginning 42:43

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Genesis 1:1Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Introducing: "Settling In" 3:09

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Hey everybody. We're dropping into your feed on an off week to let you know about a new segment: "Settling In." On each installment of "Settling In," we'll be diving deeper into what it means to make Batavia home, with insights and advice from our title sponsor, local real estate expert, Kristine Clemens of @Properties Christies International Real…

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The Lord Protects 35:27

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Preacher: Jason Svintsitsky, Text: Psalm 121Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Start Something Studio: Empowering Women-Owned Businesses 54:35

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Walk around Batavia's downtown and you'll see a host of women-led businesses, of all kinds. But it wasn't always this way. It happened because of people like Start Something Studio's Jamie Saam, who put collaboration and mutual support ahead of a solely competitive mindset. In addition to being the owner of Bulldog Plumbing and the co-founder of St…

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The Lord Reigns 36:42

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Preacher: John Weis, Text: Psalm 110Kirjoittanut East River Church

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King of Glory 34:13

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Psalm 24Kirjoittanut East River Church

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In Batavia, Flags Are Symbols of Belonging 49:23

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As we continue to explore the significance of flags in the Batavia community, we talk about the origins and impact of the Batavia Community flag, and the Unity Pride flag, relatively new symbols in the town. Featured on this episode: Flag expert Marty Callahan, chair of the Batavia flag design contest committee High school student Rachel Agro, desi…

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Cleansing From God 41:19

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Preacher: John Weis Text: Psalm 51Kirjoittanut East River Church

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His Name Exalted Above Everything 33:14

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Psalm 148Kirjoittanut East River Church

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The Flag Day Monument: A Local Tribute to an Evolving Symbol 38:54

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The day this episode is released, June 14th, is Flag Day, and it's the first Flag Day to be observed at Batavia's brand new Flag Day Monument. Meanwhile, across the lawn of the Pegbond Center, a few other flags are flying. What is it about flags that instills such reverence in those whose community they represent?And what role do flags play in this…

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Naming Names 36:56

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 3 John 1:1-15Kirjoittanut East River Church

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That You May Know 34:54

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 5:13-21Kirjoittanut East River Church

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BEI: Why Investment in Community is Good Business 41:22

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When Austin Dempsey had the opportunity to step into a long-term leadership role in the family business, he took it. But in the face of a global pandemic, he recognized how investing in Batavia's community would pay off for everyone in the long run. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the CEO of BEI Commercial Real Estate abo…

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The Testimony of God 36:32

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 5:6-12Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Overcoming the World 37:57

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 5:1-5Kirjoittanut East River Church

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The Boardwalk Shops: Nurturing Dreams and Building Community 55:21

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Every year, an entirely new group of entrepreneurs set up shop on the corner of Wilson and River street, with their hearts set of finding a home and community in Batavia. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, we talk to all the boardwalk shop owners about their hopes for their time in Batavia, what led them here, and what it means to be part of th…

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Perfect Love Casts Out Fear 29:07

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 4:13-21Kirjoittanut East River Church

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God Is Love 32:04

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 4:7-14Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Foltos Tonsorial Parlor: From Barber to Bridge Builder 48:57

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Craig Foltos grew up in Batavia, cleaning his Dad's barber shop. He has almost never ventured outside of the town where he was raised (once he stayed overnight in Warrenville). But when his dad died, Craig had to come to terms with his fate, as a barber, as a Batavian, and as a consistent presence in a constantly changing town. On this episode of A…

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Test the Spirits 39:20

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Preacher: John Weis Text: 1 John 4:1-6Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Confidence Before God 41:42

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Preacher: Jason Svintsitsky Text: 1 John 3:19-24Kirjoittanut East River Church

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LIVE with Sturdy Shelter Brewing: "Cheers to Community" 56:14

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A "blind date" between two beer aficionados. A day spent praying and fasting. A wedding invitation with a familiar passage. A pre-designed logo featuring a familiar building. These are just some of the serendipitous moments that lead to Sturdy Shelter Brewing, and that made the founding of the brewery in Batavia, IL seem almost fated. On this episo…

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Not as Cain 39:37

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 3:11-18Kirjoittanut East River Church

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We Will Be Like Him 39:04

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Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: 1 John 3:4-10Kirjoittanut East River Church

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Bocaditos: Empanadas, Empathy, and Resistance 36:08

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When Juliana Cancelo's mom, Sylvia Sanchez had a dream of Batavians craving empanadas, Juliana was skeptical. But it took a change of perspective to realize that her mom's dream could also be an act of empathy and resistance. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation Juliana Cancelo, one-half of the Bocaditos founding duo, about the cou…